Licensing Associate, Fashion

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of.Who We Are When we say the stuff dreams are made of were not just referring to the world of wizards dragons and superheroes or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBDs vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands are the storytellers bringing our characters to life the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating whats nextFrom brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe WBD offers career defining opportunities thoughtfully curated benefits and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported here you are celebrated here you can thrive.Your New RoleWe are looking for a Licensing Associate Fashion to deliver earned revenue from a range of licensee partners for the Fashion area of the consumer product business developing product ranges and partnering with licensees to land listings at key retail this role youll be supporting all day to day licensing activities within the UK Consumer Products Category Team including research comp shops attending trade shows compiling reports/presentations and support on general tasks.The licensing Associate will partially manage a product / category area with responsibility for a number of licensees driving growth through product and range development across the WBD portfolio of owned IP.The position will require regular travel to effectively manage & provide an excellent service to relevant licensee and retail partners.Your Role AccountabilitiesManage relationships with all relevant licensing partners within the assigned sub-categories ensuring they are updated with the most relevant and current franchise information and are developing product against the contracted propertiesFollow up on new business opportunities as identified by the Director Fashion pitching IP & product ideas in line with the category strategic plan where relevantCo-ordinate forecast submissions from licensees inputting the relevant information into WBD financial systems. Working with partners to ensure they are providing accurate and timely forecasts in line with critical paths and flagging any upsides or concerns to the Category DirectorDelivery of revenues to agreed quarterly budgetary targets within assigned partnersEnsure a critical path is identified and adhered to for all contract renewals / negotiations within allocated licensee areaEstablish maintain and develop relationships with buyers of assigned categories at identified key retailers ensuring internal WBD retail teams are kept abreast of all relevant information and facilitating a one Warner relationship at retailRegularly cover competitors and industry developments ensuring industry knowledge is maintained and constantly growingComplete range reviews with licensee partners on a regular basis ensuring that product development is reflective of UK consumer needs and that partners are inspired to deliver the best possible for WBDComplete regular business reviews with assigned partners ensuring past business is evaluated and best practice is taken forwards and always ensuring that partners have relevant plans for targeted revenue levelsMaintain relevant business tools including licensee contact reports account plans business plans plan on a page documents & forecasting documentationQualifications & ExperiencePrevious experience in a fashion-related role would be a distinct advantageAbility to build relationships both internally and externallyStrong communication skillsGood analytical skills and business acumenThe ability to work collaborativelyThe ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyGood Powerpoint and Excel skillsStrong time management and organisational skillsThe ability to identify trends.Additional InformationOn June 9 2025 Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies Warner Bros. and Discovery Global with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details including leadership appointments and information on individual brands please visit our newsroomhere.Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery upon the planned separation in 2026 your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. Company. During this period of transformation youll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the worlds premier entertainment brands.Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model that combines remote and in-office work following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.How We Get Things DoneThis last bit is probably the most important Here at WBD our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.Championing Inclusion at WBDWarner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit regardless of sex gender identity ethnicity age sexual orientation religion or belief marital status pregnancy parenthood disability or any other category protected by law.If youre a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Agency,Arabic Speaking,Access Control System,Apache,Brand Communications,Customer Relationship Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1